Effective Communication for Health Professionals - E-Book

Effective Communication for Health Professionals - E-Book
Author: Elsevier Inc
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2019-09-04
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323681328

- NEW! Chapter devoted to cross-cultural communication promotes understanding of care in a diverse workplace - NEW! Chapter on diseases and disorders discusses communication with patients experiencing specific physical and mental illnesses and disorders. - NEW and UNIQUE! Words at Work dialogue boxes demonstrate actual conversations between healthcare workers and clients. - UPDATED! Content reflects the most current communication tools for the modern healthcare setting. - NEW! Full-color design and art program promote engagement. - NEW and UNIQUE! Communication Guidelines boxes direct you to best practices for the effective exchange of information. - NEW! Additional Taking the Chapter to Work case studies demonstrate real-life communication pitfalls and successes.

Health Communication for Health Care Professionals

Health Communication for Health Care Professionals
Author: Michael P. Pagano, PhD, PA-C
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
Total Pages: 298
Release: 2016-08-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0826124429

Promotes an interdisciplinary approach to the study of health communication According to the Joint Commission, over 75% of all serious medical errors in this country result from miscommunication. Based in these adverse realities and the author philosophy that communication is a clinical skill integral to effective health care delivery, this comprehensive text addresses thetheories and abilities needed by all health care providers. The only text written specifically for students of nursing, medicine, physical therapy,pharmacy, dentistry, physician assistants and opticians, this book incorporates recommendations for specific multimedia, suggestions for class discussion and interactive case studies to provide a rich and multi-perspective learning experience for gaining optimal expertise in effective health communication The author underscores the importance of developing and maintaining successful relationships with patients, peers, and colleagues as a cornerstone ofeffective health care outcomes. With an emphasis on interactive learning, the text utilizescommunication theories to analyze verbal and non-verbalbehaviors in diverse health care contexts and assess which are more effective and why. Summaries at the end of each chapter discuss health communicationoutcomes. Chapters cover interpersonal and gendered communication, provider-patient communication, intercultural communication, organizationalcommunication, team communication, malpractice, palliative care, end-of-life communication, and many other topics. Key Features: Fosters a patient-centered, interdisciplinary, multidimensional learning experience for health care students Recommends experiential learning using videos, films, and related discussion exercises Presents case study role-plays Provides companion case study resource to enhance learning objectives

Communication Skills for the Healthcare Professional, Enhanced Edition

Communication Skills for the Healthcare Professional, Enhanced Edition
Author: Laurie Kelly McCorry
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2020-06-08
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1284219992

Communication Skills for the Healthcare Professional, Enhanced Second Edition is a practical guide that covers essential verbal and nonverbal communication skills you need to become a strong communicator.

Health Communication

Health Communication
Author: Renata Schiavo
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 326
Release: 2011-01-11
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1118040961

Health Communication: From Theory to Practice is a much needed resource for the fast-growing field of health communication. It combines a comprehensive introduction to current issues, theories, and special topics in health communication with a hands-on guide to program development and implementation. While the book is designed for students, professionals and organizations with no significant field experience, it also includes advanced topics for health communication practitioners, public health experts, researchers, and health care providers with an interest in this field.

Case Studies in Health Communication

Case Studies in Health Communication
Author: Eileen Berlin Ray
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 333
Release: 2013-11-05
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1136690778

This book focuses on the complexities of the communication of health-related messages and information through the use of case studies. The expert contributors to this volume are scholars who, during their research and consulting, grapple with many of the issues of concern to those studying health communication. While several introductory books offer brief case studies to illustrate concepts covered, this book provides in-depth cases that enable more advanced students to apply theory to real situations.

Health Communication in the 21st Century

Health Communication in the 21st Century
Author: Kevin B. Wright
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 539
Release: 2012-11-05
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1118339835

This popular and engaging text on health communication is now revised and updated in a second edition that incorporates recent research and boasts new material on topics such as crisis communication, social disparities in health, and systemic reform. Fully revised second edition of this popular and authoritative text Includes fresh material on topics such as crisis communication, health care reform, global health issues, and political issues in health communication New case studies, examples, and updated glossary keep the work relevant and student-friendly Provides effective strategies for healthcare organizations and individuals in communicating with patients Updated and enhanced online resources, including PowerPoint slides, test bank, and instructors manual, available upon publication at www.wiley.com/go/wright

Motivational Interviewing in Health Care

Motivational Interviewing in Health Care
Author: Stephen Rollnick
Publisher: Guilford Press
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2012-03-07
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1462507085

Much of health care today involves helping patients manage conditions whose outcomes can be greatly influenced by lifestyle or behavior change. Written specifically for health care professionals, this concise book presents powerful tools to enhance communication with patients and guide them in making choices to improve their health, from weight loss, exercise, and smoking cessation, to medication adherence and safer sex practices. Engaging dialogues and vignettes bring to life the core skills of motivational interviewing (MI) and show how to incorporate this brief evidence-based approach into any health care setting. Appendices include MI training resources and publications on specific medical conditions. This book is in the Applications of Motivational Interviewing series, edited by Stephen Rollnick, William R. Miller, and Theresa B. Moyers.

Communication - eBook

Communication - eBook
Author: Gjyn O'Toole
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 486
Release: 2020-04-10
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0729587746

Written by Gjyn O'Toole, Communication: Core Interpersonal Skills for Healthcare Professionals 4e is an essential guide to clear and effective communication in a multidisciplinary healthcare setting. Divided into four sections, the fourth edition challenges the reader to reflect upon their personal communication style and habits; introduces strategies and skills to enhance future practice, and encourages the development of confidence through activities, scenarios and case studies. This fully revised fourth edition will appeal to health science students and clinicians seeking to communicate more effectively in an increasingly complex healthcare environment. - Increased focus on digital communication - includes overviews and tips on navigating professional and personal electronic media - Individual and group activities throughout to encourage skill development, reflection and awareness of self and others - An extensive suite of scenarios – practice and apply your communication skills using realistic situations and individuals that healthcare professionals encounter in clinical practice - Chapter 5 The specific goals of communication for healthcare professionals: Effective conclusions of interactions and services: Negotiating closure - Chapter 20 Remote telecommunication or telehealth: The seen, but not-in-the-room healthcare professional - Chapter 23 - Person/s experiencing neurogenic or psychological shock - Chapter 25 - A Person/s fulfilling the role of a grandparent - Chapter 26 - Person/s with a spinal injury - Chapter 27 - A Person/s living in a residential aged care facility - An eBook included in all print purchases

Case Studies in Organizational Communication 2

Case Studies in Organizational Communication 2
Author: Beverly Davenport Sypher
Publisher: Guilford Press
Total Pages: 424
Release: 1997-05-10
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9781572302082

Spotlighting the central role of communication in today's varied workplace, this up-to-date collection of new case studies will succeed its highly acclaimed predecessor as a valued reference and teaching text. The studies both highlight creative and positive uses of communication and demonstrate how communication practices can hinder organizational functioning. Topics addressed include new communication technologies; the dynamics of teamwork; cross-cultural communication; sexual harassment; and stress and burnout. - Back cover.